The document outlines the University of Missouri Extension regions. It divides the state into five regions: Northwest, Northeast, West Central, East Central, and Southwest/Southeast. The regions are divided based on counties. The summary highlights two key aspects of the regions: population growth between 2000-2010 and youth demographics. Specifically, it notes that the fastest growing regions saw 15-40% growth and have 50,000-250,000 youth, with youth making up over 25% of the population in some regions.

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6. “Power Players”: Population & Growth
15%-40% Growth Fastest Growing
Largest Percentage of
Largest Populations
Youth
(2000-2010) Youth > 25% of
Population
15%-40% Growth
(2000-2010)
50-250,000 youth
50-250,000 youth
50-250,000 youth
Youth > 25% of
Population
Youth > 25% of
15%-40% Growth
Population
(2000-2010)

7. “Power Players”: Population & Growth
Fastest Growth
(15%-40%)
Youth > 25% of
Population
Fastest Growth
(15%-40%)
50-250,000 youth
50-250,000 youth
50-250,000 youth
Youth > 25% of
Population
Youth > 25% of
Fastest Growth
Population
(15%-40%)